Wines made from Johanniter grapes of Valcalepio
Discover the best wines made with Johanniter as a single variety or as a blend of Valcalepio.
More informations about the variety Johanniter
An interspecific cross between Riesling and FR 589-54 (Seyve-Villard 12481 x (pinot gris or rülander x chasselas or gutedel)) obtained in Germany in 1968 by Johannes Zimmermann. It has the particularity of having only one gene for resistance to mildew and powdery mildew. This variety can be found in Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, etc. In France, it is practically unknown. Note that the "Johanniter" grape variety is a protected trademark.
More informations about the region of Lombardia
The wine region of Valcalepio is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello Degli Angeli or the Domaine Castello di Grumello produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valcalepio are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valcalepio often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, black fruit or non oak.